CVE-2013-5783 Other in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published 16 Oct 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can compromise confidentiality and integrity in Oracle Java SE via Swing vectors, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2013-5783?

CVE-2013-5783 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 16 Oct 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier, Java SE 6u60 and earlier, Java SE 5.0u51 and earlier, and Java SE Embedded 7u40 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Swing.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5783?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5783?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2013-5783 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5783 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6qxm-ffhw-5pm9.